A pair of Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris singularis) foraging for animal prey – the female has orange-yellow iris. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Secondary growth adjacent to limestone outcroppings Date: 10th December 2020 Equipment: Nikon D500 … Continued
The Sterculia colorata (Scarlet Sterculia or Bonfire Tree) originates from the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan in India. A few trees have been planted in Ipoh in the 1960s. It flowers once a year and sheds all … Continued
Four to five Grey-rumped Treeswifts (Hemiprocne longipennis harterti) were seen foraging in the morning sky together. This was on 28th February 2019, above the previously logged forest with secondary growth and some residual primary forest at the Ulu Kinta Forest … Continued
I was surprised to see five Whiskered Treeswifts (Hemiprocne comata comata) together in one location. I have almost always seen them in pairs. I have seen three before, where there was a courtship ‘battle’ for a female. But on this … Continued
During this Covid 19 lockdown period we had noticed a pair of Pink-necked Green Pigeons building a nest in the garden; I observed the male a number of times bringing nesting material to the female. It was a precarious location … Continued
Most likely this is a Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius curonicus), other subspecies very rare in region. It is moving from a breeding to a non-breeding plumage. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Malim Nawar, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: … Continued
Some left over observation from wetlands at the Johore coast, Malaysia and Sungei Buloh, Singapore. I saw quite a number of Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) at both locations. The above is a Milky Stork from Johore, Malaysia. The above is … Continued
There were more than 20 Little Cuckoo-Doves (Macropygia ruficeps malayana) in a dense clump of trees and bushes. I watched the courtship chase and calls of the group. The above bird is a female. The above is a sonogram and … Continued
Ashy Minivets (Pericrocotus divaricatus) are generally found in wild urban gardens as well as along trails at the edge of primary jungle. Occasionally they are garden visitors during the migratory period. Post 1. Female bird along a trail at the … Continued
I was watching the courtship chase and listening to the calls of a group of Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps malayana) (more than 20) when I spotted this female Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall unchall). I am sure there were more in … Continued
